Does Humour work at Work?
(Thoughts triggered by article in yesterday’s ET)
My best memories of over 4 decades at the workplace, are the humorous stories.
This set me thinking whether Humour at the workplace is serious business.
Especially ii today’s challenging times of uncertainty at work, pandemic & geopolitical conflicts, humour can lend a lighter touch.
Shared laughter certainly builds trust, bonding and motivation.
More engaged and motivated employees are more likely to perform better and be willing to take risks.
A lot would depend on the leader.
The article mentions that leaders with a sense of humour are seen as 27% more motivating, and their teams twice as likely to be creative.
Humour displays Humanity and sometimes Humility (a tad of self
deprecation)
A study by Gallups had shown that employees are less likely to leave a job, where they experience trusting relationships.
Of course, a thumb rule is to ask: How will this make others feel?
The goal being, not to display one’s own witticism, but to put others at ease.
Do you think the time is ripe for leaders to leverage this asset – cultivate and encourage humour, of the right kind?
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